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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.68, 22,345.38 and 9,118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.68, 22,345.38 and 9,118.14 is: 12,582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.68 : 22,345.38 = 9,118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.68/22,345.38 = 9,118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.68x = 22,345.38 × 9,118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.68x = 203,748,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,748,303.19/16,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.74

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